Falcons win Week 2 on SNF with a lockdown defense and a flawless kicking night from John Parker Romo, who went 6-for-6 and drilled a 54-yard late bomb to reclaim the lead. Atlanta’s offense stalled in the red zone, piling up 18 points through field goals while Bijan Robinson kept the fantasy floor stable. Michael Penix Jr. delivered a dud (135 passing yards, 0 TDs), tempering Week 2 hype. With a rebound-friendly matchup against Carolina, Romo becomes a top waiver target as the kicking game could drive several more wins for Atlanta.

New Orleans sits at 0-2 after two tight losses, with first-year play-caller Kellen Moore guiding a still-developing offense. Spencer Rattler has shown clear improvement, protecting the ball and giving the team a plausible path to wins, while Alvin Kamara has been the offense’s brightest asset, grinding out yards and highlighting week-to-week upside. The passing attack hasn’t clicked consistently yet, though Juwan Johnson has offered a spark. The defense has had sturdy moments but can’t close out games. They head to Seattle salivating at a break in the schedule with 15 games left to salvage the season.

Their upcoming matchup vs Seattle is a key test, as the Seahawks bring a different style that can reveal where New Orleans must grow in the passing game and in situational efficiency. With football life in the balance for fantasy managers, this is a pivotal week to gauge progress from Rattler and Kamara, and to watch how the defense handles Seattle’s pace and offense.

Division standings show Tampa Bay up 2-0, Atlanta 1-1, and Carolina 0-2, setting a challenging but navigable path for New Orleans with 15 games remaining to flip the narrative.

The Arizona Cardinals sit 2-0 but face questions about Marvin Harrison Jr.’s usage. Coach Jonathan Gannon said Harrison must touch the football more, even as the ball doesn’t always go to him. Week 2 showed a modest target load for Harrison amid defensive schemes aimed at him, with a key early DPI and a handful of gains keeping Arizona’s offense moving. The club won, yet the offense stalled late, inviting scrutiny of how to maximize the star receiver’s impact.

Arizona rode a 27-3 lead into the second half before Carolina’s soft zone mounted a comeback, underscoring that every win doesn’t erase concern about play design and game-management. Harrison’s role remains pivotal; the team’s success may hinge on expanding his involvement without sacrificing efficiency, a balance coach and staff will chase as they press for a higher gear.

Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, a tight hot-seat landscape has formed. Mike McDaniel headlines the list after an 0-2 start and a players-only meeting, with injuries and sky-high expectations fueling the scrutiny. Brian Daboll, Brian Callahan, Dave Canales and Kevin Stefanski are right behind, as early-season results and rebuilds intensify the pressure on head coaches.

The storyline centers on quarterback development and front-office dynamics: Bryce Young in Carolina, Deshaun Watson's contract burden in Cleveland, and the Titans learning curve with Cameron Ward. If results stay anemic, the hot-seat talk will intensify and reshape the coaching carousel by season's end.